About Antigonus
Lived 300 BC – 179 BC. Antigonus was a sovereign.
Antigonus , son of Echecrates, named after his uncle Antigonus III Doson. He revealed to Philip V of Macedon a few months before his death in 179 BCE, the false accusations of his son Perseus of Macedon against his other son Demetrius, in consequence of which Philip put the latter to death. Indignant at the conduct of Perseus, Philip appointed Antigonus his successor; but on his death, Perseus obtained possession of the throne, and had Antigonus killed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antigonus?
member of Macedonian Antigonid dynasty
When was Antigonus born?
Antigonus was born in 300 BC.
When did Antigonus die?
Antigonus died in 179 BC.
What was Antigonus's occupation?
Antigonus was a sovereign.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Antigonus, son of Echecrates
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antigonus. https://biography.guide/antigonus-sovereign/
MLA: "Antigonus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antigonus-sovereign/.
Chicago: "Antigonus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antigonus-sovereign/.
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